1. a person who does wrong or commits evil acts
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The ancient text warned against the punishment that awaited every misdoer.
• In medieval literature, the misdoer was often portrayed as receiving divine justice.
• The judge declared that no misdoer would escape the consequences of their actions.
• Old laws were written to ensure that every misdoer faced appropriate penalties.
• The moral tale featured a misdoer who eventually repented for his crimes.